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| The Future of Technology Partners for Public Safety: A Case Study on First Due
Author: Dan Munsey, CFO, Fire Chief, San Bernardino County Fire District
When fire service leaders look to acquire and adopt new technologies, we need to ensure we lead through the technology we implement--not be led by it. This concept is something I have witnessed again and again as fire agencies implement new technology integration into operations--we all want to have the "shiny new toy," and we buy it impulsively. The fire service technology vendors we need to partner with should be thought leaders and innovators in technology. read more |
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| Mark Bozik appointed fire chief in Roselle The Roselle Village Board approved the appointment of Mark Bozik as the Roselle Fire Chief at the May 26 meeting. Chief Bozik had been serving as acting fire chief in Roselle since the departure of former Fire Chief Dan Anderson in January 2020. Chief Bozik has more than 30 years of progressive fire service leadership experience, having served as deputy fire chief in Roselle since April 2016, and prior to that as a firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, bureau chief, and assistant chief with the Naperville and North Aurora fire departments. "It is a honor and privilege to be the next Chief of the Roselle Fire Department," said Chief Bozik. "I look forward to building on the accomplishments that we have achieved over the last several years. ILLINOIS DAILY HERALD Chicago: Man killed by Red Line train after being pushed onto tracks at 87th; suspect in custody A man died after he was pushed in front of an oncoming train during a fight Friday at a CTA Red Line station in Chatham on the South Side. He got into an argument with another man at 12:16 a.m. on the platform at the 87th Street station, 15 W. 87th St., according to Chicago police. The suspect punched the man and then pushed him onto the tracks, where he was hit by the train. Firefighters worked to extricate him from under the train and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The Cook County medical examiner's office has not released details about the fatality. WFLD-TV MY FOX 32 CHICAGO Woman walking dog rescues man drowning in Chicago River: ‘There was nobody else to do it' A woman who jumped in the Chicago River to rescue a drowning man on Thursday says she waited until it was clear that no one else was able to help him. The scene unfolded about 1:45 p.m. when a 36-year-old man fell into the river near State Street and Wacker Drive, according to Chicago police. Julie Macholz was walking her dog nearby when she heard a commotion near the State Street bridge. She went over and saw a man bobbing up and down, Macholz, 57, told the Sun-Times. "He was trying to keep his head above the water," but was being pushed further into the river, she said. CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Fire Damages Channahon House Nobody was injured at a house fire that broke out Wednesday night in the 24200 block of West Hummingbird Drive, Channahon fire officials announced. However, the fire caused extensive damage to both levels of the house and the American Red Cross are assisting the family who lived here. Channahon Fire Protection District sent fire engines rto the house fire around 10:45 p.m. Firefighters saw smoke coming from the roof. Everyone who lived at the house had made it outside safely. Channahon firefighters said the fire was contained to the attic but the entire house had smoke and water damage. It took the firefighters about an hour to have the blaze under control. Firefighters remained at the scene until around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. CHANNAHON-MINOOKA PATCH.COM PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| As new hot spots emerge, the pandemic may be entering another phase The simplest way to track the progress of any outbreak is by seeing how many new cases and deaths are reported in a given area each day. And in the United States, falling numbers in some of the hardest-hit places have offered glimmers of hope. Totals for the country have been on a downward curve, and in former hot spots like New York and New Jersey, the counts appear to have peaked. But infections and deaths are rising in more than a dozen states, as they are in countries around the world, an ominous sign that the pandemic may be entering a new phase. Wisconsin saw its highest single-day increase in confirmed cases and deaths this week, two weeks after the state's highest court overturned a stay-at-home order. Cases are also on the rise in Alabama, Arkansas, California and North Carolina, which on Thursday reported some of the state's highest numbers of hospitalizations and reported deaths since the crisis began. NEW YORK TIMES First woman battalion chief in 171-year history of New Jersey fire department is sworn in PHOTOS: Audra Carter has a simple message for any young woman or girl who asks her about becoming a firefighter: "Please. We need more." The 48-year-old Hoboken native is providing a shining example for future female firefighters. She was promoted Thursday, becoming the first woman battalion chief in the 171-year history of the Hoboken Fire Department in a ceremony at City Hall. "I'm extremely proud," Carter said. "It was the next step in my career. My goal from the first day being hired was to progress up the ladder and better myself and reach the top. It's a proud moment." Carter fills the void left by the retirement of Battalion Chief William Rozmester. She is an 18-year veteran of the department, serving the past nine years as a fire captain, officials said. NJ.COM US Representative urges FEMA to protect firefighters' jobs U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take action that would avoid potential layoffs of America's experienced firefighters. Specifically, Rep. LaHood and U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) called on FEMA to temporarily expand the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program to include firefighters already on payroll. Currently, the SAFER program has a requirement that funding be used only to hire new firefighters, according to a May 26 letter the lawmakers sent to FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor. "Public health concerns have forced cities across the country to shut down and, in turn, take drastic budgetary measures," wrote Rep. LaHood and his colleague. "This threatens the immediate viability of fire stations. Fire stations are struggling to retain the experienced firefighters already on staff — the same men and women that go out day after day as first responders to some of our most vulnerable." RIPON ADVANCE Rioters set Minneapolis police precinct on fire as protests reignite over George Floyd's death VIDEO: Mayor Jacob Frey said he made the call to evacuate police officers from the 3rd Precinct before rioters set the building on fire Thursday night as protests continued to boil over in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd. Police said officers were able to safely evacuate as rioters breached the perimeter and started a fire that spread through the building. Shortly after, city officials warned protesters to move from the building after receiving reports that gas lines may have been cut. They urged people to move away from the building. In a tweet, Mayor Jacob Frey said the fire department is working to respond to the fires that have been set. However, he added, "We all need to work together to ensure the safety of our friends, family, and Minneapolis residents. And right now working together means clearing the area." KMSP-TV FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS FDNY hosts sendoff for 1,600 caregivers, 500 ambulances that came to New York, New Jersey during pandemic The FDNY on Thursday hosted a ceremonial sendoff to medical response teams that traveled to New York City to assist with the coronavirus pandemic. For 60 days, American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance crews, Network Providers and support staff from across the country have worked in New York as part of the urgent response to the COVID-19 crisis. More than 1,600 caregivers and 500 ambulances from AMR and other EMS companies were deployed to New York and New Jersey to help support efforts to transport and treat patients at the height of the pandemic. "We say good bye to 85 different units from across the country, some of which have been here 60 days away from their own families and have long trips home," EMS Operations Chief Lillian Bonsignore said. "We are eternally gratefully. They came to our service. They came to our city and helped the people who needed them the most. They fit right in to the FDNY and the city, and fit right in to all those who needed our help." WABC-TV ABC 7 NEW YORK PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| | | Rosenbauer Touts WFCA and Sourcewell Partnership Rosenbauer America congratulates the Western Fire Chief Association’s recently announced partnership with Sourcewell. The WFCA-Sourcewell partnership will provide members the ability to maximize their department budgets. Rosenbauer is the most experienced Sourcewell vendor in the fire-rescue sector |
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| | | San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center State-of-art ARFF training facility stands ready to train fire professionals domestically & internationally utilizing the latest in curriculum and equipment, setting the standard in Aircraft and Rescue Firefighting. |
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| | | FireRescue GPO - is now partnering with Sourcewell, one of the largest cooperative purchasing organizations in North America. Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) - is a government organization providing cooperative purchasing solutions across the United States and Canada to over 50,000 public-agency members. Membership is free with no obligation to purchase. With over 400 competitively awarded vendors - members have access to contracts for fire apparatus, ambulances, fleet vehicles and products, facilities (MRO), furniture, office supplies, leasing services, and more. Learn more about the new partnership. AT&T - Featured Vendor - Wireless voice and data services including Smartphones, Tablets, 4G LTE, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT) Hackney - Featured Vendor - Specialty operations response vehicles and custom body solutions for fire, rescue, and law enforcement agencies |
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| Fire Chief - NASA Ames Fire Department - Moffett Field, CA Deputy Fire Chief - Mountain View Fire & Rescue - Auburn, WA Paramedic/Firefighter (full-time) - Delta Township Fire Department - Lansing, MI Firefighter - Fox Valley Regional Fire Department - WI (closes: May 31, 2020) Fire Chief - Town of Middletown - Middletown, RI (closes: Jun 05, 2020) Fire Chief - Williston Fire Department - Williston, VT (closes: Jun 12, 2020) Deputy Fire Chief - City of Boulder City - Boulder City, NV (closes: Jun 17, 2020) Deputy Fire Chief - Village of South Holland - South Holland, IL (closes: Jun 24, 2020) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference - IAFC - Baltimore, MD - June 4-7, 2020 Canceled: NFPA Conference & Expo - Orlando, FL - June 15-18, 2020 Water Rescue Instructor Academy - Lifesaving Resources, LLC - Portland, ME - June 25-28, 2020 Canceled: TEEX Municipal Fire School - College Station, TX - July 25-30, 2020 Canceled: FFABCs Diversity Workshop - 50th Convention IABPFF - Hartford, CT - August 2-7, 2020 Fire-Rescue Med Conference - IAFC - Phoenix, AZ - August 17-18, 2020 Fire-Rescue International Conference and Expo - IAFC - Phoenix, AZ - August 19-21, 2020 American Fire Sprinkler Association to host AFSA39 - Orlando, FL - September 13-16, 2020 Wildland-Urban Interface - IAFC - Reno, NV - November 2-6, 2020 VCOS Symposium in the Sun - IAFC - Clearwater, FL - November 12-15, 2020 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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